What Al-Othman Holding does

Al-Othman Holding is a privately held, family-controlled conglomerate headquartered in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1967 by Mohammed Abdullah Al Othman as a general contracting business (MOC) and since expanded into nine operating sectors: Food & Beverage (NADA, dairy and juices), Plastics & Packaging (Takween Advanced Industries, publicly listed on Tadawul with 70% family-owned post-IPO), Engineering & Inspection (AMO & Partners, AMO Lab), Industrial (TAZEZ/USG steel, Gulf Desert Chemical, Quantum ESCO energy efficiency), Oil & Gas (GOtech), Hospitality (Kempinski Al Othman Hotel, Ottoman Hotel, Kempinski Hotel Brazzaville), Education (NADA International School), Real Estate & Contracting (Al Mohamadia Compound, Al Othman Office Tower, NADA Village, MOC), and Technology (SSBS).

The group's revenue mechanics span both B2B and B2C channels: NADA distributes pasteurized dairy, juices, UHT products, and processed foods (canned beans, tomato paste) to more than 17,000 outlets in Saudi Arabia with exports to Bahrain, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq; Takween produces PET pre-forms, polystyrene cups/lids, and nonwoven fabrics from plants in Jeddah, Riyadh, Al-Ahsa, and Borg El Arab (Egypt); TAZEZ/USG operates a Dammam steel-grating and galvanizing plant holding ISO 9001/14001/OHSAS certifications; AMO & Partners and AMO Lab deliver engineering design and NDT inspection services; Kempinski (in partnership with Kempinski Hotels) and Ottoman run hotel inventory across Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Congo. Underlying technology spans modern production lines, business-transformation IT services (SSBS), and ESCO-driven energy efficiency solutions rather than proprietary software platforms.

The company is governed by the Al-Othman family — Chairman Mohammed Abdullah Al Othman, Vice Chairman Abdullah Al Othman, Group CEO Abdulmohsen Al Othman, and Managing Director Abdulaziz Al Othman — and professionalized with a Group CFO (Girish Viswanathan), Group CIO (Ghassan Jalbout, ex-CIO of a major Qatari holding), and Group CHRO. It is recognized among Forbes Middle East's Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2023 and aligns its activities with Saudi Vision 2030, including a Career Path Program to localize talent and a public-private pedestrian-bridge partnership with the Eastern Province Municipality in 2025.

Name

Al-Othman Holding

Legal name

Al Othman Holding Company

Website

https://al-othman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Al-Othman Holding is a family-owned Saudi Arabian conglomerate operating since 1967 across nine sectors — food, plastics, engineering, industrial, oil & gas, hospitality, education, real estate, and technology — serving retail, enterprise, and government customers across Saudi Arabia, the GCC, Egypt, and the Republic of Congo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Khobar

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food & Beverage: Revenue from dairy products, juices, and food processing through NADA company. Products include pasteurized fresh fermented dairy products, non-fermented dairy products, fresh fruit juices, NFC juices, fruit nectars, long life UHT dairy products, canned beans, and tomato paste. NADA distributes to over 17,000 outlets in Saudi Arabia and exports to Bahrain, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq.
2. Plastics & Packaging: Revenue from plastic packaging products, nonwoven fabrics, PET pre-forms, and plastic containers through Takween Advanced Industries and its subsidiaries. Manufacturing facilities in Jeddah, Riyadh, Al-Ahsa, and Egypt.
3. Hospitality: Revenue from luxury hotel operations including Kempinski Al Othman Hotel (5-star) and OTTOMAN Hotel. The Kempinski Hotel Brazzaville in Republic of Congo features 197 rooms and suites with 5 restaurants, rooftop lounge, spa, and 870+ sqm of event space.
4. Industrial Products & Services: Revenue from steel products (TAZEZ/USG), chemical and petrochemical products (Gulf Desert Chemical), and energy efficiency solutions (Quantum ESCO). Services include manufacturing, supply, and technical support.
5. Engineering & Inspection Services: Revenue from engineering design, project management, inspection services, and quality control through AMO & Partners and AMO Lab Co.
6. Real Estate & Contracting: Revenue from general contracting, facilities management, interior fit outs, and residential/commercial real estate through MOC, Al Mohamadia Compound, Al Othman Office Tower, and NADA Village.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Al-Othman Holding is a privately held, family-owned diversified holding company managing a portfolio of subsidiaries that produce and deliver dairy and juice products (NADA), plastic packaging and nonwoven fabrics (Takween Advanced Industries), steel gratings and galvanizing (TAZEZ/USG), chemicals and petrochemicals (Gulf Desert Chemical), energy efficiency solutions (Quantum ESCO), IT and digital transformation services (SSBS), engineering design and inspection (AMO & Partners and AMO Lab), luxury hospitality (Kempinski Al Othman Hotel, OTTOMAN Hotel, Kempinski Brazzaville), international education (NADA International School), and real estate and contracting services (MOC, Al Mohamadia Compound, Al Othman Office Tower, NADA Village).

Product overview

Al-Othman Holding is a prominent family-owned diversified holding company in Saudi Arabia managing a portfolio of sector-leading brands across multiple industries. The company operates through distinct subsidiary companies rather than a unified product platform. Key products and services include: Food & Beverage (NADA - dairy and agricultural products), Plastics & Packaging (Takween Advanced Industries, PLASTICO - plastic packaging and nonwoven fabrics), Technology (SSBS - IT services and business consulting), Industrial (TAZEZ/USG - steel products, Gulf Desert Chemical - chemicals, Quantum ESCO - energy efficiency solutions), Engineering & Inspection (AMO & Partners, AMO Lab Co.), Hospitality (Kempinski Al Othman Hotel, OTTOMAN Hotel, Kempinski Congo), Real Estate & Contracting (MOC, Al Mohamadia Compound, Al Othman Office Tower, NADA Village), and Education (NADA International School).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NADA: Al Othman Agriculture Production And Processing Company - one of the largest producers of dairy products in the region
• Takween Advanced Industries
• SSBS
• NADA International School
• Kempinski Al Othman Hotel
• OTTOMAN Hotel
• TAZEZ (USG)
• Gulf Desert Chemical
• Quantum ESCO
• AMO & Partners
• Kempinski Congo

Products and services

• NADA - Al Othman Agricultural Production & Processing Company Dairy, juice and processed food products including pasteurized fresh fermented dairy, non-fermented dairy, fresh and NFC fruit juices, fruit nectars, Florida Natural drinks, long-life UHT dairy, canned beans and tomato paste; distributed in 17,000+ Saudi outlets and exported to Bahrain, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Iraq. Target customers are households and grocery retailers.
• Takween Advanced Industries Manufactures and sells plastic packaging products and nonwoven fabrics: PET preforms, disposable polystyrene cups and lids, nonwoven plastics, plastic containers and cartons. Production sites in Jeddah, Riyadh, Al-Ahsa and Egypt; serves dairy, beverage and medical-product industries.
• SSBS - Systems of Strategic Business Solutions Business transformation, business process re-engineering, and IT consulting services delivered by 120+ professionals across multiple industry verticals to public and private sector organisations. ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, 27018 and ISO 9001 certified.
• TAZEZ Advanced Industrial Co. (USG) Steel factory in Dammam producing welded steel gratings and panels, light and medium structural steel, electric/lighting/solar/telecom poles and towers, and hot-dip galvanizing services for industrial and construction customers.
• AMO & Partners Engineering Company Engineering design, project management, and consultancy services covering architectural, structural and infrastructure design, urban planning, hospitals, residential buildings, industrial facilities and quality control. ISO 9001:2015 certified.
• AMO Lab Co. Inspection services, integrity solutions, conventional and advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and lifting-equipment inspection for industrial clients. ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified.
• Gulf Desert Chemical Company (GDC) Supply of chemical and petrochemical products and services including sourcing, procurement, formulation, manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, logistics and technical support for the Gas & Oil, Water Treatment, Laboratories, and Food & Beverage sectors.
• Quantum ESCO - Quantum Saudi Energy Efficiency Experts Energy efficiency solutions including energy monitoring and reporting, building optimization, energy-conservation consulting, renewable-energy generation, carbon-footprint reduction and smart-cities solutions for GCC governments and private customers.
• Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Five-star luxury hotel in Al Khobar featuring luxury rooms and suites, 18 designer-styled apartments, fine-dining restaurants, lounges, Kempinski The Spa with heated pool and fitness centre, and event space.
• OTTOMAN Hotel 70-room one-star hotel within the Al Othman complex in Al Khobar with air-conditioned rooms, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, kitchenette options, 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, fitness centre, free parking and accessibility rooms.
• Kempinski Hotel Brazzaville (Kempinski Congo) Five-star luxury hotel in the Republic of Congo overlooking the Congo River, featuring 197 rooms and suites, 5 restaurants, rooftop lounge, full-service spa, 870+ sqm of event space, fitness club, conference centre, executive lounge, outdoor pool, kids club, tennis court and direct river access.
• Mohammed Abdullah Al Othman Trading and Contracting Company (MOC) Full-service general contractor and facilities management provider established in 1967, offering multi-technical services, janitorial services, building management, day-to-day construction management and quality control.
• Al Mohamadia Compound Luxury residential development in Al Rakah between Al Khobar and Dammam with 262 fully furnished units including five-bedroom villas with private swimming pools, three-bedroom villas, apartments and studios; amenities include restaurant, coffee shop, gymnasium, courts, health club, swimming pools, beauty salon and spa.
• Al Othman Office Tower Multi-purpose 20-floor business tower in Al Khobar within the Al Othman complex featuring offices and workstations, lobby, meeting rooms, two restaurants, a dedicated car parking building, event hall and 6 restaurants.
• NADA Village High-end residential compound in Al Ahsa, Eastern Province, with 199 fully furnished villas surrounded by greenery and amenities including recreational centre, swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam rooms, nursery, bowling, gym, billiards, saloon and dining restaurants.
• NADA International School International school in Al Ahsa delivering Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) curriculum from Pre-KG to Grade 12, leading to IGCSE, AS and A-Level qualifications, with a holistic education experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 17,000 outlets served in Saudi Arabia
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Binaa AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026Al-Othman Holding, represented by CEO Abdulmohsen Al-Othman, hosts the 10th Annual Binaa Association Gala at the Kempinski Al-Othman Hotel. The event was held under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province.
• Kempinski HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2025Partnership for luxury hotel operations. Kempinski Al Othman Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Al Khobar. Additionally, Kempinski Hotel Brazzaville in Republic of Congo opened with ribbon-cutting by President Denis Sassou N'guesso. Features 197 rooms and suites, 5 restaurants, rooftop lounge, spa, and 870+ sqm event space.
• Eastern Province MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2025Al-Othman Holding signed a cooperation agreement with the Eastern Province Municipality to implement a modern pedestrian bridge spanning 160 meters, connecting Saudi Aramco Stadium with Kempinski Al-Othman Hotel on King Saud bin Abdulaziz Road. This initiative supports urban development, enhances traffic safety, and improves quality of life in Khobar City.
• Quantum (European Energy Saving Company)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Quantum Saudi Energy Efficiency Experts is a joint venture between Quantum (a reputed European Energy saving company with international presence in UAE) and Al Othman Group. Operates since 2010 as a government approved ESCO (Energy Saving Company).
• ISO Certification BodiescoreOthersTAZEZ - USG Galvanizing Plant holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007 accreditations. AMO Lab is ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 & ISO45001:2018 certified.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Almarai Company: Listed MENA dairy and food producer with scale leadership in dairy, juices, and bakery. Direct pure-play comparable to NADA's dairy and juice business inside Al-Othman's portfolio for product/category benchmarking.
• Abraaj Group (now-affiliated entities): Historical MENA private equity / diversified investor model relevant for comparison on multi-sector deployment in the region, though narrower than Al-Othman's operating-conglomerate footprint.

Direct peers

• Olayan Group: Saudi family-owned diversified holding company with operations across foods, packaging, real estate, and industrial services. Most comparable to Al-Othman in terms of legacy Saudi family-conglomerate model spanning consumer, industrial, and real-estate verticals.
• Al Faisaliah Group: Another major Saudi family conglomerate with holdings in healthcare, real estate, hospitality, and industry. Comparable holding-company structure, multiple-sector diversification, and long operating history in Saudi Arabia.
• Kingdom Holding Company: Publicly listed Saudi diversified holding company with hotel (Four Seasons, Fairmont), real estate, media, and technology investments. Directly comparable as a publicly known MENA diversified holding company with hospitality + tech + real estate exposure.
• Dallah Albaraka Group: Saudi conglomerate with operations across healthcare, real estate, hospitality, and industry. Comparable diversified family-controlled holding model with Saudi-GCC operations.
• Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group: Bahraini conglomerate founded in 1890 with diversified operations across Saudi Arabia and GCC in industrial trading, chemicals, logistics, hospitality, and agriculture. Closely mirrors Al-Othman's GCC trading/industrial heritage and family-control model.
• Al-Rajhi Group (Al Rajhi for Industry & Trade): Saudi family-controlled diversified group with manufacturing and trading operations spanning food, plastics, building products, and real estate. Strong analogue for Al-Othman's traditional Saudi conglomerate model.

Broad incumbents

• Sedco Holding: Saudi family-controlled holding company with investments in petrochemicals, real estate, and financial services. Relevant as a large Saudi diversified player operating in industrial and consumer-aligned verticals.

Regional players

• Mohamed Al-Maghraby Group: Saudi family-owned group with businesses in industrial products, contracting, plastics, and trading. Comparable industrial-products and plastics manufacturing presence in Saudi Arabia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alothmanholding
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AlOthmanGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/al--othman-holding-company

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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